Su Tiyue poured herself a cup of tea, held it up with both hands, and said with a smile, "I offer this tea in place of wine to Father and Mother, wishing you both good health, abundant wealth, and all things going smoothly."

"You sharp-tongued little money-grubber, isn't the money in our household enough for you?" Yang Wanzhi poked her daughter's forehead with her index finger and said indulgently. Then she covered her mouth with a bright smile.

Su Tiyue winked mischievously and asked, "Mother, are my eldest brother, sister-in-law, and second brother all well?"

Yang Wanzhi nodded and said, "Your elder brother's letters arrive on time every month. He is doing well on the frontier. Your sister-in-law manages the household well and keeps everything in order."

“Sigh…” Yang Wanzhi sighed and continued, “Your second brother is still the same as always. He’s never home and is always out fooling around. Now even your father doesn’t want to discipline him anymore.”

Hearing this, Su Tiyue frowned, opened her mouth, gently tugged at Su Sui's sleeve, and said seriously, "Father, Second Brother just needs someone to keep him in check. I think we should help him find a suitable woman, and maybe he can settle down once he gets married. If that doesn't work, Father, you can send him to the army camp so he can suffer some hardship and strengthen his body. You're neglecting Second Brother; this can't go on."

Su Tiyue paused for a moment, then continued, "Yong'an City hasn't been very peaceful lately. My second brother is often out and about, and I'm worried something might happen to him..."

Yang Wanzhi nodded in agreement: "Yue'er is right, Master. You should keep a close eye on our second son and not let him do whatever he wants."

"Oh, Madam, haven't I disciplined this rebellious son enough?" Su Sui said innocently. "Alright, I know. I'll handle this matter."

“Father, let’s not talk about that. Let’s talk about something happy.” Su Tiyue stretched out her arm and filled Su Sui’s wine glass with wine. She looked mischievous and said, “Next month is my birthday. What birthday gift are you planning to give me?”

"Really? How come Father doesn't remember Yue'er's birthday? Isn't it still early?" Su Sui teased her on purpose.

"Father... how could you do this?" She frowned, pretending to be angry.

Su Sui smiled and asked her, "What does Yue'er want?"

"My daughter wants mountains of gold and silver, may I have that, Father?"

"Tsk, money-grubber, what a little money-grubber." Su Sui smiled and glanced at Yang Wanzhi, but as she smiled, tears involuntarily welled up in her eyes.

Being over fifty years old, with my wife and daughter by my side, is truly wonderful.

The whole family was together, chatting and laughing. It was wonderful.

And, Yue'er is still that innocent and cheerful little girl, which is really good.

Perhaps these simple, ordinary joys only become truly precious after experiencing loss and helplessness.